Prospect is calling on members to write to their MP to protest the government's decision to impose steep increases in their pension scheme contributions. While negotiations with unions on pension reform are still under way, the Treasury last week announced plans to raise contributions by an average 3.2 per cent in three stages, starting next April.

The 2012 increase is intended to raise £180m a year from civil servants. It has been condemned by Prospect as unjustified and for pre-empting the outcome of the talks.

A draft letter and some tips on writing to your MP are available here.